Norri vs Silo

Pros and cons

Each app's own strengths and weaknesses, plus the specs where Norri and Silo differ.

Norri

Pros

  • Local library and playback history
  • Native Apple TV and iPhone apps
  • Offline downloads on phones
  • Movies, TV and music together

Cons

  • Android app is early beta
  • Public beta, no 1.0 yet
  • Paid Apple apps planned

Silo

Pros

  • Jellyfin-compatible API
  • Podcast and manga libraries
  • Per-profile watch state
  • Separate transcode nodes
  • Open-source licence

Cons

  • Pre-release, APIs may change
  • Books support still beta
  • Client coverage varies

Norri vs Silo: specs side by side

Every spec for both apps in one table. Values in bold are where one app has the edge, and amber ones are worth a second look before you install.

Spec
PriceFreeFree
LicenceProprietaryAdvantage: AGPL-3.0
Install optionsDocker + UnraidDocker only
ClientsiOS  ·  AndroidiOS  ·  Android
Web UIYesYes
ArchitectureWorth checking: x86 onlyAdvantage: x86 + ARM
Containers1The app alone3Plus PostgreSQL, Redis
DatabasePostgresPostgreSQL
RuntimeGoGo

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